August Resident Newsletter

AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 2012 Visit us at prairieviewapts.com!

Upcoming Resident Events DOG DAYS Pamper your pooch. Treat your pup to a free salon bath or nail clipping from the professionals at Aussie Pet Mobile on August 11th. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot today!! 815-337-7368

FITNESS CENTER HEALTH DAYS EVENT

To get in tip top shape, join our Fitness Center Health Days Event on Saturday, August 25th. A complimentary yoga class, chiropractor, weight watchers representative, and sports therapist will be available to help you plan your workout routine.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK September is Hunger Action Month and we need your help. Prairie View Apartments will be partnering with Northern Illinois Food Bank to collect donated canned

and dry food items for area families in need of assistance. Please stop by the office beginning

September 1st to make a donation.

RESIDENT REFERRAL Help us find more great residents like you. Pick your neighbors. Refer your friends and family to Prairie View and receive a $400 credit toward rent. Refer your friends to our health club and receive a $5 gift card to Starbucks. COMING SOON

Monthly Social Events Newly Remodeled Clubhouse Landscaping Enhancements All New Laundry Rooms Health Club Equipment Upgrades Flat Screen TV’s in Fitness Center Resurfaced Basketball and Tennis Courts Brand New Bark Park Brand New Tot Lot

Property Highlights AREA EVENTS August 10th – Muppets Movie in the Park Farmer’s Market- Tuesdays and Saturdays through October.

Our local farmers’ market: Every Tuesday and Saturday, shop one of the county's only authentic markets for locally-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, beef and other meats, honey, eggs, wine, cheese, bedding plants, woolen goods, crafts, and other goodies. The Market, held on the beautiful and historic Woodstock Square, also features music in the bandstand and many special events such as cooking demonstrations and gardeners’ clinics. Hours for both markets are 8:00AM to 1:00PM.

Visit www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org for more information.

Back to School! As we look forward to the upcoming school year, please remember to use extra caution when driving through the property especially when children are waiting for the bus.

Maintenance Corner

G o i n g G r e e n T i p s f o r A p a r t m e n t L i v i n g

Hidden Electricity Thieves

Appliances that are turned off but still plugged in continue to draw power from your outlets. Unplug cell phone chargers, coffee makers and other items that you only use for part of the day, and save a significant portion of your electric bill. In the average home, this could result in a savings of up to 40 percent, making a significant reduction on our electricity usage.

Heating and Cooling

Turn down your thermostat in the winter and back up in the summer. Switching your room temperature by only two degrees can save a large amount of carbon emissions, and give you a nice bonus in your next utility bill. Wearing a sweater in the winter doesn't cost a thing, but can save you big money in utility bills in the long run.

Maximize Your Machines

Going green doesn't mean that you have to avoid modern conveniences such as washing machines and dishwashers, but don't use them wastefully. Wait until you have a full load to turn the machine on. You don't have to do the dishes every night if you only produce two or three dirty items each day. Wait a few days until your machine is full, then run the load as usual.

Cover Your Windows

You may have chosen your apartment partly because of a spectacular view, but keeping it on display all the time could cost you money and waste resources. Cover any large windows with your shades when away. This will significantly reduce heat loss in the winter, and keeping out bright sunlight can help to keep your apartment cool in the summer.

Make it Literally Green

Whether you have a balcony, a patio or simply a sunny window, take advantage of any opportunity you may have to grow a plant in your apartment.

By: Ann Baily, Demand Media

Prairie View Apartments 411 Leah Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: (815)337-7368

Don’t Forget to Vote! Voting will take place in the Community Center for the upcoming presidential election. Register online at http://www.co.mchenry.il.us or pick up a registration form in the office. Registration closes October 17th for the upcoming election. If you recently moved, don’t forget to change your address.

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AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 2012 Visit us at prairieviewapts.com!